Day 6 post 8 course meal AKA "bounty of the sea"

Another 86 miles. This time with 40000 feet of ascent.  Remember, that's loaded with 65 pounds of gear. Made it to Misaki.   More photos to follow.

Quick update

Yesterday, it was the wind. 25-40mph. We managed to get on the ferry at 0830' started riding at 110. Rode the 86 miles and made our goal for the day. Today 86 more but with twice the climbing.  Hotel tonight, so no sleeping in the tent like bums.

Day 4 over, day 5 brings the sun

Looks like it may be a good riding day today. We missed our ferry yesterday due to the typhoon. We will catch it this morning. Hard day ahead, but at least we'll be dry.

Day 3,we made it.

Hardest day so far and still on track. Rained all day.  Time for a beer and a tub.  More to follow.

Lunch with the Dead

Stopped at a little spot called "Terapin Station" for lunch. . Omage to the GD and my brother Jeff. This smoothie's for you Jeff.

Camping out! Last moments of dryness.

First day has gone excellent. 75 miles. The onsen was awsome, and refreshing. The tent is up, dinner is in our bellys and nothing left to do but crash.

On our way

Start of day one!

Rest Stop

A rest stop is a rest stop.

On Our Way

OK folks!  Here we are on the van.  Three hours away from our hotel for the night south of Mt Fuju.  This will be our last chance to relax while traveling for the next 10 days.  Tomorrow we set off at 0630 for the first leg of the journey.  We will post more tomorrow.

RVD

Our Endeavor Commences

As I sit on the couch here at home, the excitement builds.  I have spent the day packing and getting all my gear ready.  24 hours from now I will be mounting my bike for the longest multi-day ride I have ever attempted.  860 Miles over 10 days is nothing to sneeze at.  From just south of Mt Fuji to Cape Sata.  


For lodging we will be spending two nights camping out and the third in a traditional Japanese Ryokan (Hostel).  Clean up will be accomplished each day at a nearby onsen or sento.  


This will be a fully loaded ride.  Alex and I are at the more traditional end of the spectrum with racks/panniers; Kyle will be towing a B.O.B. trailer.  


Here are the links to the route for each day of the trip.  Included on the map is the hotel and/or camp site location.

Day one, May 26

http://tinyurl.com/4xr5e4x

Day 2, May 27

http://tinyurl.com/3g5qvfm

Day 3, May 28

http://tinyurl.com/3cqq8te

Day 4, May29

http://tinyurl.com/3g5wexg

Day 5, May 30

http://tinyurl.com/443dun9

Day 6, May 31

http://tinyurl.com/3wmmzyk

Day 7, June 1

http://tinyurl.com/3tbzybd

Day 8, June 2

http://tinyurl.com/3t6zu4s

Day 9, June 3

http://tinyurl.com/3o8784x

Day 10, June 4

http://tinyurl.com/3r83l6z

Well, back to packing.   Kyle and Alex will be over soon to talk about the route.

Rich